Recommended Sae Viscosity Number - Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Owner's Manual

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Recommended SAE viscosity
number
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain
plug, or dipstick before check-
ing or draining any lubricant.
This is especially important in
dusty or sandy areas and when
the vehicle is used on unpaved
roads. Cleaning the plug and
dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the
engine and other mechanisms
that could be damaged.
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Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosity
engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity engine
oils are required for satisfactory lubri-
cation in hot weather. Using oils of any
viscosity other than those recommend-
ed could result in engine damage.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
°C -30
Temperature
(°F) -10
Theta ll 2.0
Gasoline
T-GDI
Engine
Oil * 1
Theta ll 2.4
GDI
* 1 : For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil
of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However,
if the engine oil is not available in your state, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle will
be operated in before the next oil
change. Proceed to select the recom-
mended oil viscosity from the chart.
-20 -10 0 10 20
0 20 40 60
15W-40
10W-30
5W-30, 5W-40
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
30 40 50
80 100 120
20W-50